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May 27, 2005

Multiple Sclerosis Researchers Use Adult Stem Cells

Multiple sclerosis researchers are investigating how hormones and proteins can be used to trigger the body's own stem cells into producing myelin, the protective sheath around nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that is destroyed by the disease.... ... more

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May 26, 2005

Leading Biochemist Calls Embryonic Stem Cell Research 'Sloppy Science'

Recent Scientific Discoveries Support President's Ban on Funds for Embryonic Stem Cell Research "The most recent scientific evidence shows the use of human embryos for therapeutic stem cell research to be ineffective and unnecessary," says Dr. Fazale Rana, one of... ... more

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May 24, 2005

A Theory that cannot be called a 'Theory'

Workers in Cobb County, following a judges order, have begun removing stickers from science textbooks that call the theory of evolution a "theory". The sticker read: "This textbook contains material on evolution. Evolution is a theory, not a fact, regarding... ... more

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May 17, 2005

Engineers face major challenges to make fuel-cell cars reality

Today, fuel cells for cars cost 10 times more than gasoline and have a life that is only one-fifth that of combustion engines.

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May 13, 2005

Cordyceps Sinensis - an interesting fungus

In researching herbs to help a friend fight chronic fatigues I came across Cordyceps sinensis, a bizarre but apparently effective fungus from the far east. It is one of the most rare and treasured herbs andt has been used for... ... more

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May 08, 2005

CNN's Twenty Five Top Innovations

CNN's TOP INNOVATIONS 1. The Internet 2. Cell phone 3. Personal computers 4. Fiber optics 5. E-mail 6. Commercialized GPS 7. Portable computers 8. Memory storage discs 9. Consumer level digital camera 10. Radio frequency ID tags 11. MEMS 12.... ... more

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May 07, 2005

Paleontological Art Available on Internet - Dinosaurs Art Online

The Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History has opened a Paleo Art Web page featuring years of artwork from its collections. more here... ... more

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May 06, 2005

Google Attempts to Patent News Quality Rankings

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May 02, 2005

Intelligent Design vs Evolution in Kansas

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